Holding device for lunch kits



Dec. 27, 1927.

H. B. KORWAN HOLDING DEVICE FOR LUNCH KITS Filed Abril 19, 1922 Patented Dec. 27, 1927.

UNITED STATES PATENroFrma HARRY B. KORWAN, or BROOKLYN, new Yonir, nss'ieivon 'IO arannionn can coin PANY, on NEW YORK, n.

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Application filed April 19, 1922. Serial No. 555,660.

This invention relates in general to, containers of the lunch kit variety and has more particular referenceto a device provided in such a container for holding a thermos bottie, or similar article. i v

i It is an important object'of the invention to provide a holding device for the purpose stated, which permits ready placement of the bottle, or other article, and subsequent movement of a holding member to holding position without requiring bending or undue strain upon said member.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character which, while readily movable to and from holding position, is adapted to securely hold the article in place when in such position.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character which may be cheaply manufactured and easily assembled and which employs a minimum amount of tin plate, or other material, in its construction.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent as it is better un derstood from the following description, which, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, discloses a preferred embodiment thereof.

Referring to the drawings,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a lunch kit in which my invention is embodied, the same being shown in open position and with the clip in its holding position; and

Figure 2 is an enlarged transverse section, taken through the cover of the kit.

I have shown upon the drawings, as an illustrative embodiment of the invention, a lunch kit, comprising a receptacle or box 11, to which is hinged at 12 a cover 13, which may be of any desired form, but, in the present instance, is domed as indicated at 14 for the purpose of providing a compartment for a thermos bottle 15, or other article of cylindrical configuration. Upon the top of the. cover may be provided a handle 16 and a latch 17 is provided at the front of the box, consisting, in the present instance, of a pivoted finger piece 18, carrying a swinging hook 19, adapted to engage a protuberance 21, which is grooved or recessed at the top to receive the hook 19, the

' latter being drawn into locking relationship when the finger-piece 18 is depressed.

The holding device which I have provided comprises a clip 22, which is centrally slotted, as indicated at 2-3, and extending into slot 23 are rivets, or other headed pro jections 24, adapted to permit sliding move.-

ment ofthe clip 22 while, at the same time,

preventin the latter from being displaced,

The forward end of-the clip 22 Han er: as shown at 25, and preferably the extrem- 1 ity of this flange is turned back upon itself at 26 to provide a: smooth end. The ma term] of the clip near this end isbent upon:

itself, to provide a projection 27, which may be engaged by the lingers to facilitate movement of said clip to: and from; its holding position and in bringing it into locked relationship, as will be hereinafter described.

Secured to the side of the cover opposite that from which the end of the clip extends when in its open position is a lug or keeper 28, which is provided with a slot 29 extend ing laterally and adapted to receive a reduced end 81 of the clip 22, it being noted that the slot 23 is of suflicient width, with respect to the stems of the rivets2 l, to permit the requisite lateral movement for engaging the clip end 31 in said slot 29. The keeper 28'is secured to the wall of the cover by rivets 82, or in any desirable or preferred manner and it will be observed that said keeper is so formedas to cause the clip engaging portion thereof to be disposed at a distance from the interior of the cover. The flange 25 prevents withdrawal. of the clip end by the weight of the bottle 15, so that the latter can only be removed by positively disengaging the clip from the keeper in the obvious manner. Y

It is thought that the invention and many of its attendant advantages will be understood from the foregoing description, and it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction and arrangement of the parts without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, or sacrificing all of its material advantages, the form hereinbefore described being merely a preferred embodiment thereof.

I claim:

1. An article holding device for lunch kits and the like, comprising a clip slidably of the kit and adapted article when the latter 2. An article holding device for lunch kits and the like, comprising" a" clip slidably secured to the interior ofthekit and adapted to be drawn about the article When the latter is in position, and holding means adapted to receive and releasably hold an end of said clip, said means being provided Witl a laterally extending slot and the end of said clip i'rorn the side.

and the like, comprising a clip slidably secured to the interior of the kit and adapted to be drawn about theart-icle When the latter is in position. i l

4. An article holding device for lunch kite and the like, comprising a slotted clip movably secured to a Wall of the kit and adapted for engaging an end of said clip to hold the latter in article engaging position.

5. An article holding device for lunch kits and the like, comprising a slotted clip mov to e drawn around the article, and means for engaging an end of said clip to hold the and holding means adapted to receive andreleasably hold anend of said clip.

3. An article holdingdevice for lunch kits secured to a wall of the kit and adapted latter in article engaging position, being provided with a part readily engage able by the fingers for manual manipulation thereof. a

6. A lunch kit, comprising a receptacle, :1 cover therefor, and a holding device for a thermos bottle or the lilre,said device COIIP prising a clip slidably securedinsaid cover and adapted to be drawn around the bottle, and holdingnieans for engaging an end of saidclip when the latter is in its holding position.

7;A lunch kit, comprisinga receptacle, :1 cover therefor, and a holding device for a receiving the end of said clip, and said clip having a lateral movement to enter said slot. to be drawn around the article, and means i 8. An article holding device for lunchkits and the like, comprising a resilient member slidably mounted on the interior of the kit said clip thermos bottle or the like, said device com- 1 prising a clip slidably secured in said cover and adapted to be drawnaround the bottle and holding means for engaging an end cl said clip when the latter is in its holding position, said means con'iprising a fixed lug providedwith a laterally extending slot for and adapted to be drawn about the article it and encircle the same when the latter is in position.

HARRY B. KORWAN. 

